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FEATURED ARTICLE Vitality 101: July 2, 2008

Update on Fighting Infections

Dear Readers,

New research is coming out giving us a clearer understanding of what is needed to fight infections in general, and especially in chronic illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. This week we will talk about two new concepts that offer us more tools for eliminating these infections:

1. Biofilms. Just as we have learned to fight infections by using antibiotics, bacteria are also adapting to survive. One way that they're doing this is by creating Biofilms. Biofilms represents a layer of bacteria and other organisms that live together in a jelly-like film. This film protects them from antibiotics, ultraviolet light and other "predators" and makes them hard to kill. It is estimated that 65-80% of human infections are caused by Biofilms. New research is suggesting ways to kill them—despite their protective layer.

2. HHV-6 viral infections. As discussed in an earlier article on viral infections, HHV-6 is an important viral infection in CFS and other illnesses. New research presented this week at the HHV-6 conference in Baltimore showed that:

a) HHV-6 makes a chemical that may contribute to the "brain fog" seen in CFS.

b) Using Valcyte to kill HHV-6 can improve the cognitive dysfunction ("brain fog") seen in CFS.

c) HHV-6 infection may also be responsible for many cases of bipolar illness and depression.

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SPECIAL REPORT UPDATE

Special Report Update: Is the AMA Hooked on Drugs?

Think the AMA will protect you from drugs (Big Pharma)? Think again.

Even though the AMA's own ethics committee recommended a ban on drug company support of medical education for physicians, and the past President of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) condemned most medical continuing education at its annual meeting last week, the AMA in effect rejected its own ethical council's call to ban drug company support of medical education. This means that most medical education will continue to be drug company advertising masquerading as educational activities—without your doctor even knowing it.

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DR. T ON PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Dr. T Starts New Blog on Psychology Today

We are honored to announce that Psychology Today has invited Dr. T to develop a new blog at their website. Titled "Complementary Medicine," the new blog will allow Dr. T to reach a whole new audience with his message of health and healing though the best of natural and alternative medicines.

We invite you to join the discussion and bookmark his blog to stay up to date on his latest commentary. When you do, please take a moment to help us spread the word that Dr. T is there by clicking the "Share/Email" link at the end of the post.

Dr. T's Blog on Psychology Today »

RESEARCH BRIEFS

Vitamin D May Help People Survive Cancer

A new study published today that found colon cancer patients deficient in vitamin D were almost twice as likely to die over a 10-year period compared to patients with healthy levels of the nutrient. Read more »

MSM Raises Glutathione Levels

MSM, which helps arthritis, raises the key antioxidant glutathione. Read more »

Vitamin B6 Deficiency is Common

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) deficiency is common in the USA. This is especially common in women on the birth control pill, male smokers, black males, and those over 65. Read more »

Passion Fruit Reduces Asthma

An extract from purple passion fruit may ease wheezing in asthmatics, suggest findings from a placebo-controlled study. Passion fruit is also good for anxiety and sleep (and is in the Revitalizing Sleep Formula). Read more »

FEATURED QUESTIONS FROM READERS

Q: Help for prostatitis? Answer »

Q: Will thyroid help weight loss? What if I'm iodine allergic? Answer »

Q: Can you recommend CFS/FMS specialists in Belgium? Answer »

Q: I need help with pain. Can I take Lyrica with Cymbalta? Answer »

COOL STUFF

Think You Can Spot the Real Heroes?

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QUOTE/JOKE OF THE WEEK

This Week's Joke

A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says, "I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today..."

The bartender says, "Well, since it's your birthday, I'll buy you a drink. In fact, this one is on me."

As the woman finishes her drink, the woman to her right says, "I would like to buy you a drink, too."

The old woman says, "Thank you. Bartender, I want a Scotch with two drops of water." "Coming up," says the bartender.

As she finishes that drink, the man to her left says, "I would like to buy you one also."

Again the old woman orders a Scotch with two drops of water. "Coming right up," the bartender says.

As he gives her the drink, he says, "Ma'am, I'm dying of curiosity. Why the Scotch with only two drops of water?"

The old woman replies, "Sonny, when you're my age, you've learned how to hold your liquor. Holding your water, however, is a whole other issue."

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Our thanks to Michelle for this week's joke. Michelle wins a free bottle of Corvalen or the Energy Revitalization System vitamin powder;-) We invite you to send in your favorite jokes or quotes.

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